Matthew John Herrick

To Tamara,
I am Marianne's cousin. I am going to try to translate a summary of my thoughts into english as properly as I can.
We did not see much, but having myself a young baby girl, I think my thoughts are naturally going to your future.
Let us keep Matt as a loving memory.
And may Frances have all the clues to understand and grow up with you on her side.
Take good care

Dear Tamara,
My whole family is so sad to know that you live so heartbreaking moments. I'm sending you our loving thoughts. I hope all your family helps you to be strong for you and your baby.
Matt was a boy so delicious, it will always be a place in our heart for him.
Take good care of you.
Léna, Gabriel et François

Dear Dana & Cindy- I am so shocked and sorry to hear about Matthew. Mostly I'm sorry that I never got to know him better- being 8 years older, I was mostly aware of him as one of my many younger cousins. When my grandfather died last year, Matthew & Tamara were there. Sharing a nice German beer with them, I remember thinking that I would really like to know them better, now that we're all grown up. It never occurred to me I wouldn't get the chance. Tamara, my dear, you struck me as such...

Dear Cindy, I used to do your hair years ago in Brunswick and I just heard of your loss. I am so very sorry. Please know I am thinking about you and your family.

To my Friend Dana and Family,
My heart broke for you when I heard about Matt. While I never met him, I felt close to him as I heard about his adventures from you on our runs, ski trips and hikes. I can only imagine the pain and loss you feel. My prayers are with you and your family as you cope with this tragedy. My God bring you peace and comfort.
Your Friend, Jack Kronberg

To Tamara and everyone in the Herrick family:

I am so glad to have met Matt. I will always remember his smile and his wonderful sense of humor, but also his seriousness about his work at the Bowdoin International Music Festival. He was an outstanding young man in every way who will live on in all of our memories. I send you my deepest sympathy and loving thoughts at this time.

Dear Pinette family,

We are so sorry you have to face such a great loss. Know you are in our thoughts, prayers, and heart. May love received from friends and family take away some of the pain. Please, receive our most sincere sympathy. God bless!

Suzanne, Yvan, Sylvie, Christian, Martin, Caroline et Lucie Bégin

To Herrick Family
He was one of the best - I was lucky to have met Matt in the U.S. and in Germany, and came to know, as many have, that he made the world a better place with his humour and open friendship. My thoughts are with you.

Dana, Cindy, Dana, & Tamara, I am so sorry and shocked at your loss. I know there aren't any words to ease your pain at this time. Matt was certainly special and I feel fortunate to have shared laughs and stories with him. My deepest sympathies for a beautiful life gone much too soon.